Montage of great classical music composers
From left to right:Top Row – Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven;
Second Row – Gioachino Rossini, Felix Mendelssohn, Frédéric Chopin, Richard Wagner, Giuseppe Verdi;
Third Row – Johann Strauss II, Johannes Brahms, Georges Bizet, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Antonín Dvorák;
Bottom Row – Edvard Grieg, Edward Elgar, Sergei Rachmaninoff, George Gershwin, Aram Khachaturian
Message from the President
I am thrilled to be serving as President at the start of the second hundred years for this venerable but still evolving institution. What began as a vocal club in 1910 has expanded to include a remarkable variety of performance events, learning opportunities, chances to network with other music professionals, and competitions that inspire and support young musicians.We have come up with an ambitious “Second Century Plan.” Our goals for the 2011-2012 year include these innovations:
- More “general” meetings which the entire Schubert Club is encouraged to attend, in order to connect with and get to know other members.
- An annual gala performance to celebrate wonderful musicianship.
- Active press coverage for the club online and in newspapers that will increase our visibility.
- A drive to reach out to musical colleagues and other arts enthusiasts in order to build our membership.
- Brochures that we can share with potential new members.
- Monthly newsletters posted online and sent through the mail, consisting of local concerts, news, member accomplishments, new member profiles, people looking for accompanists or offering other work for musicians, people seeking concert companions, and additional newsy bits valuable for Schubert Club members.
I am proud to say that after 100 years, The Schubert Club is still going strong. With your help, we will be around for many years to come.
Respectfully submitted
Patrice Fitzgerald
President, The Schubert Club
